Level of knowledge of elderly on Diabetes Mellitus and its perception in relation to quality of life

Authors

  • Roberta Busnello Universidade de Passo Fundo
  • Raquel Foschiera
  • Amanda Sachetti
  • Caroline Fontana
  • Sara Romano
  • Viviane Rech

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15i3p81-94

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Aged, Knowledge, Quality of life

Abstract

We sought to identify with some aspects of this study the levels of knowledge and perception of quality of life of seniors on the DM. The sample consisted of 78 elderly subjects, all of which responded to the Brazilian version of the Knowledge Scale Questionnaire Diabetes Mellitus before and after guidelines on the pathology. The data presented in this study showed a deficiency in knowledge of the elderly on the prevention of disease as much about the treatment and maintenance of quality of life of existing carriers.

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Published

2013-06-05

How to Cite

Busnello, R., Foschiera, R., Sachetti, A., Fontana, C., Romano, S., & Rech, V. (2013). Level of knowledge of elderly on Diabetes Mellitus and its perception in relation to quality of life. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(3), 81–94. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15i3p81-94

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Papers

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